Casiya Thaniel

Casiya Thaniel, CIPP E and CIPP US, currently serves as the Privacy Trust Communications Director and Associate General Counsel at Workday since February 2021. Prior to this role, Casiya held various positions at Microsoft from 2003 to February 2021, including Senior Corporate Counsel, where responsibilities included leading legal efforts for Financial Services-Capital Markets, and serving as a trusted legal advisor. Earlier experience includes working as a Senior Legal Specialist at MCI from 1995 to March 2003, and starting career as a Contracts Administrator. Casiya holds a B.B.A. in Business Administration and Management from Howard University, a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law, and a Professional Certificate in Commercial Contracts from ESI International at The George Washington University School of Business.